Explaining Value

and Other Essays in Moral Philosophy

Gilbert Harman

Harman has been a notable contributor to moral philosophy for many years.

These are the best of his essays in the area

Penetrating, original, and controversial

Several essays are difficult to find elsewhere

Explaining Value

and Other Essays in Moral Philosophy

Gilbert Harman

Description

Explaining Value is a selection of the best of Gilbert Harman's shorter writings in moral philosophy. The thirteen essays are divided into four sections, which focus in turn on moral relativism, values and valuing, character traits and virtue ethics, and ways of explaining aspects of morality. Harman's distinctive approach to moral philosophy has provoked much interest; this volume offers a fascinating conspectus of his most important work in the area.